P.O.V.: Dissect an Ad
Are you a savvy citizen? Are you skilled at analyzing and evaluating political campaign advertising? Originally created in 1996 as a feature for the "Taking on the Kennedys" companion website, this feature is still a great resource for learning more about the importance of viewing of political ads critically. (1996)

ALL ISSUES

Vote by Issue QuizNot sure which candidate agrees most closely with your own stance on the issues? Take the Vote by Issue Quiz, created by the Online NewsHour and WBUR. You'll be guided through a series of questions that will help you understand which candidate's position comes the closest to matching your own on a range of issues, from universal healthcare to immigration.

CJR's Campaign Desk
This Columbia Journalism Review blog covers campaign coverage in the media. The site also features a list of links to some tools that help make sense of the candidates and polls.

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